by Dr Aletta | Jan 24, 2011 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health
Everyone wants to know why they May Not Be Getting Better when they are in therapy. Here’s a true story that may give you something to think about. This morning I was called to be an expert witness at county court. Not my favorite thing to do. What makes it hard... by Dr Aletta | Jul 19, 2010 | Chronic Illness
Yes, I’ve had my share of chronic illness. In my early twenties I was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disease that usually affects young boys. Weird. Then in my thirties I came down with scleroderma. Never heard of that either. When we are young... by Dr Aletta | Jul 7, 2010 | Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Esteem
Recently, I received an email from a reader asking for some help. He knew his cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) which had gone well for several years, hit a snag. He felt his hidden obsessive thoughts about his therapist were getting in the way of the... 
by Dr Aletta | Jun 24, 2010 | Mental Health
When I was seven years old, preparing for my First Communion, I had to go to Confession first. Back in the day, that was a scary prospect, involving a dark booth, hell’s fire and spilling your guts to a shadow behind a screen. What does a seven-year-old self have to... 
by Dr Aletta | Jan 18, 2010 | Self-Esteem
When I’m a party the question that I’m often asked is, “How to Find a Good Therapist” In ‘Ten Ways to Find a Good Therapist’ I focused on how you can get promising referrals, an important step to locating a therapist who will work...
